Photo of the Day

A Bald Eagle’s Snowy Descent

March 16, 2015 — James Neiger finds the famed raptor mid-plunge.

In the Brown Pelican Nest

March 12, 2015 — Octavio Aburto is an unexpected houseguest of this fuzzy pair.

An Outstretched Belted Kingfisher

March 11, 2015 — Alan Murphy displays the regal hunter.

A Young King Penguin

March 09, 2015 — Marc Lombardi gets a little prince’s portrait.

Western Gull and Brandt's Cormorant Facing Off

March 02, 2015 — Mark Drawbridge's eye on two birds eyeing each other.

American Oystercatchers Horsing Around

February 26, 2015 — Marina Scarr spots two hot-to-trot juveniles.

A Weaverbird at Work

February 25, 2015 — Douglas Steakley catches a Weaver in the upside-down act.

A Red-Shouldered Hawk Gives a Flourish

February 24, 2015 — Carol Fryer's encounter with a raptor at takeoff.
Ring-necked Pheasant

Ring-necked Pheasant Strutting Its Stuff

February 19, 2015 — A male of the species swaggers for the camera.
Northern Cardinal

A Northern Cardinal's Wintry Mix

February 17, 2015 — Karen Bacon finds this shock of red in the fresh powder.